Red Bank Scarlet Macaw Tour

Red bank Village, in Stann Creek District, is the seasonal home of one of the largest concentrations of Scarlet Macaws in Belize.
Every year, from December to March, they migrate to the Red Bank area to feed. Season can start earlier based on food availability.
It is estimated that approximately 250 scarlet macaws still exist in Belize, and most of these can be found in Red Bank village seasonally. Despite a ban on poaching, scarlet macaws are a very slow-growing species and so seeing these magnificently plumed birds is truly a spectacular sight as they gather to feed along the river banks. During the peak of the season, up to 150 macaws can be spotted at one feeding ground. Real Deal Belize Tours will take you to these spectacular views. We are licensed tour guide and tour operator in Red Bank, stann creek, Belize.

This tour start with an hour scenic drive from Placencia or 40 minutes drive from Hopkins to Red Bank village and the Swasey River for a chance to see these majestic birds including other exotic birds in the area. There are a couple of trails to take and depending on the movement of the birds we will choose the best trails to take for a chance to see them at a closer range. The longest hike can be 40 minutes one way. One of the trail is steep and considered difficult. Kindly check with us if the birds are closer to the village or at a feeding ground where a short or no hike is involve if you have a difficult time hiking.

This tour can be combined with River Kayaking or river tubing in red bank. Please email us to customize your tour or if you have your own transportation to get to red bank.